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We can sit in meditation all we want but it means NOTHING unless both nostrils are working at the same time because that is the only physiological thing that sets the odds in our favor. Did you know that?
That: the thing about breathing through both nostrils at once so that meditation can "maybe happen".... Is one of the thousands of secrets I've learned from Gregor Maehle,
He is an amazing teacher.
For example, he is one of the few practicing yogis -living today- that is willing to do all the research and practice, and translate it into plain English so we can all understand what yoga means, as a whole.
On Episode 3 Gregor acts like a catalyst of understanding for all of us to really get it.
When you hit "play" you will hear in a magical way, how all branches of yoga come together to bring you into the mystical sacredness of this very moment
It is amazing how he can make it all so clear in less than an hour.
There is plenty of meditation out there, but nobody talks about how it connects to yoga, specifically.
Schools don't teach it... even the large and famous ones...
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT IN THE PODCAST
Why Gregor has "semi-retired" to a "somewhat secluded forest" location to intensify his practice - Below is a photo of the view into the forest of where he lives
view into the forest
Where the confusion stems from: The actual yoga definition of "meditation" and how it differs from, say, Vipassana
The fifth limb of yoga is withdrawing the senses... Is there a way to "DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT"?
Gregor says yes there is something you can DO to effect the fifth limb of yoga, he describes what that is (including inversions)
The fastest way to reach higher levels into the mystery suggested by Gregor, which point to uniting both the breathing techniques with focus on the chakras
The reason why inversions have gotten negative publicity lately, and how to avoid troubles with it
In all mystical traditions of humankind, it was always taught that true knowledge has a physical aspect. An insight from Gregor's latest visit to Japan
Why it is important to "clear" your life, from emotional issues, to clarify money issues, sexual issues etc... Otherwise the "downward energy" will pull you down, and never let you uplift.
The role of food and fasting, and how it needs to be done right if attempted at all, for example he goes: "whereas if you clean out the abdomen and you would fast for a while, you just would absolutely not care at all about any of those issues"
How the above does NOT mean anyone should just go ahead and try fasting. EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE DONE WITH CARE. And slowly... There is no point in rushing just because we read a book
Loved when he said: "The important thing is that you do have a spiritual practice and that you do have a spiritual realization, and then abundance – material abundance will come as a result of that, but don't start chasing material abundance, because material abundance will chase you if you stop giving out a lot. Then you will automatically receive."
Gregor boldly says what is at the CORE OF HIS TEACHING: "The central tenets of yogic teaching since 6,000 years ago is that if you only practice asana, that is, posture, it is very, very unlikely that you succeed"
How to choose a teacher. The very difficult question of finding someone who is REAL today... And how Gregor talks about the only qualification for initiation... And it is "self-initiation". Thank you Gregor!
The one thing that took Gregor a long time to understand: This surprised me as it applies not just to yoga but to everything. And it has to do with "giving, everything, and doing things for others"
See The Yoga Podcast For Full Transcript
